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The Shoe Birds Release Fifth and Final Album, “Southern Fables”
The Mississippi Delta and Memphis, TN based band, The Shoe Birds, have released their fifth and final album entitled, “Southern Fables”. In May, 2020, shortly after the founders of The Shoe Birds, Scott Coopwood and Norman Adcox (lead vocalist) finished their third...
The Shoe Birds Release Fourth Album, “And What Not”
The Mississippi Delta and Memphis, TN based band, The Shoe Birds, have released their fourth album entitled, “And What Not”. Produced by band member, Scott Coopwood, the album consists of seven songs written by the late Norman Adcox, co-founder of The Shoe Birds and...
“Origin” Third Album by The Shoe Birds
Days after finishing our third Shoe Birds’ album “Origin," Shoe Birds co-founder, vocalist and my close friend of 40 years, Norman Adcox died unexpectedly at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. Needless to say we’re all in shock. We debated as to whether or not we should...
Remembering Norman Adcox
A Letter From Scott Coopwood, Co-Founder of The Shoe Birds Days after finishing our third Shoe Birds’ album “Origin," Shoe Birds co-founder, vocalist and my close friend of 40 years, Norman Adcox died unexpectedly from a sudden heart attack at his home in Memphis,...
The Shoe Birds on Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Tune into The Arts Hour on Mississippi Public Broadcasting at 5pm, Sunday Nov 11. Author Hank Burdine will be talking about his new book. Two songs from The Shoe Birds’ latest CD, “Departures” will be featured during Hanks’ interview. Listen online...
Norman Adcox Talks About the Band’s Second Album, Departures, Surrounding Its Release
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It’s a Wrap! The Shoe Birds Wrap Up Work on New Album
The Shoe Birds have just wrapped up production on their follow up album to their debut release Southern Gothic! Lead singer Norman Adcox says this effort carries the band's sound forward, yet departs somewhat from their first CD. "Our new album contains nine songs....
The Shoe Birds Enter the Studio for Follow Up Album
The Shoe Birds are in the studio working on the follow up to our debut album Southern Gothic. Lead guitarist and backup vocalist Scott Coopwood says the new release will depart somewhat from their first effort. "We're excited about being back in the studio. We've...
Modern Rock Review names Southern Gothic to its Choice 5 CD’s for March
Modern Rock Review just named Southern Gothic in its Choice 5 CD's for March. Check it out! If you haven't listened to Southern Gothic, it's available on iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon. Read more & watch the video at The Memphis Flyer. Watch the video on YouTube....
The Memphis Flyer Debuts World Premiere of “Life on the River”
We're excited to announce The Memphis Flyer has just debuted the world premiere of our music video "Life on the River", directed by Patsy Detroit. Click to watch the video and read more... If you haven't listened to Southern Gothic, it's available on iTunes, CD Baby...
MusoScribe says The Shoe Birds Conjure the Ghosts of Big Star
Bill Kopps of MusoScribe gives Kudzu Rock kudos to The Shoe Birds debut CD, saying the album: "...features heartfelt lyrics coupled with memorable, hooky song craft. At its best, Southern Gothic conjures the ghosts of Big Star without copying their style." If you...
The Shoe Birds Reviewed at Jersey Beat
The Shoe Birds rock another great review from the Jersey Beat music blog: "Delivering eight songs worth of marvelously moody and melodic Southern-flavored pop-rock, this band really scores a bull's eye with their debut album." Thanks to Joe Wawrzyniak for the kudos!...
TSB’s “Rhythms of Love” Makes Top 10 DJ Mix
The Shoe Birds "Rhythms of Love" made the Top 10 DJ Mix list at MixCloud by Chuck Foster at The Big Takeover. Pop over to hear his mix and follow Chuck. Southern Gothic is available on iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon.
The Shoe Birds Make Broadway World News
If you ever wanted to know more about The Shoe Birds debut album Southern Gothic, head over to Broadway World to get the scoop. Here are a few of the things you'll learn: How The Shoe Birds got their name; who are the all-star players featured on the CD; where did...
Another Solid Review for “Southern Gothic”
Pittsburgh In Tune rates "Southern Gothic" a solid 3 out of 5 stars, saying: "The resulting album is solid, if not spectacular." Read the entire review here. Southern Gothic is available on iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon.
PopMatters Debuts “You Leave Me Blind”
The music blog PopMatters debuted The Shoe Birds' "You Leave Me Blind" from our debut CD Southern Gothic, describing it as an "anthemic, driving pop/rock number that culminates in its sing-along ready chorus"; while at the same time comparing Scott Coopwood's driving...
The Big Takeover Reviews The Shoe Birds Southern Gothic
The Shoe Birds are off to a flying start with our debut album Southern Gothic. It's truly humbling, heartwarming and inspiring to have our music compared to Tom Petty, Don Henley, Blue Oyster Cult, Led Zeppelin and REM -- all bands we love! If you get a chance,...
The Shoe Birds Spotted in California
Spotted in California...a guy in a Shoe Birds tee-shirt. Wonder what he's listening to?
The Shoe Birds Thacker Mountain Radio Performance on Mississippi Public Broadcasting
The Shoe Birds Thacker Mountain Radio Performance on Mississippi Public Broadcasting... Catch The Shoe Birds on the rebroadcast of The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour this Saturday on Mississippi Public Broadcasting. Stream it at http://www.mpbonline.org/
The Shoe Birds Live at Octoberfest – Cleveland, MS
It's Octoberfest in Cleveland, Mississippi. Catch The Shoe Birds as we play original songs from our upcoming CD!
Listen to The Shoe Birds on MyRebelRadio
Listen to The Shoe Birds on MyRebel Radio streaming live Oct 2nd at 6pm, Thacker Mountain Radio Hour at The Lyric Theatre in Oxford, Mississippi
The Shoe Birds Share the Stage with Oscar & Grammy Winner Paul Williams at Thacker Mountain Radio
The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour welcomes Oscar and Grammy winner Paul Williams to the Lyric Oxford next week (Thursday, Oct. 2) at 6 p.m. In addition to Williams, guests will include screenwriter Tracey Jackson and the Delta-based rock band, The Shoe Birds with Norman...
The Shoe Birds Play Thacker Mountain Radio Hour
The Shoe Birds are playing Thacker Mountain Radio Hour at The Lyric Theater in Oxford, Mississippi on October 2, 2014 at 6:00 pm. October 2, 2014 | 6pm The Lyric Theater Music: The Shoe Birds (Norman Adcox & Scott Coopwood) Author: Tracey Jackson/Paul Williams |...
The Shoe Birds Featured on HottyToddy.com
The Shoe Birds were recently featured on HottyToddy.com about our upcoming new album recorded at Sound Emporium in Nashville with an all-star lineup. Ole Miss Grads Work on Album Ole Miss graduates Norman Adcox (third from left, ’84, Broadcast Journalism) and Scott...
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